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BASIC OPERATIONS

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ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY FORMAT

The input source can sometimes affect the way images are displayed on-screen. You 
can adjust the display format to view the image properly. 

Press 

 repeatedly to toggle the display format. As you toggle each option on, the 

actual display will change accordingly. Options include:

•

Standard – Picture is displayed in its original size. 

•

Fill – Picture is displayed to cover the entire screen.

•

Overscan – Picture is scaled down to fit the display area.

ADJUSTING THE LCD BACKLIGHT

Different viewing conditions can affect the quality of the display. You can adjust the 
LCD backlight to suit the current viewing condition. 

1. Press .
2. Press   /   to adjust the backlight to your preferred 

level. 

Summary of Contents for SK-26H730S - 26" LCD TV

Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL MANUEL DE L UTILISATEUR MANUAL DEL USUARIO SK 26H735S SK 26H730S ...

Page 2: ...www wde com Westinghouse Digital Electronics Santa Fe Springs CA SE UM 2612 0801 ...

Page 3: ...09 gov or call the NTIA at 1 888 DTV 2009 AVISO RELATIVO A LA TRANSICIÓN A TELEVISIÓN DIGITAL Este equipo incorpora un sintonizador de televisión digital lo que le permitirá recibir una programación digital televisada por aire con una antena adecuada cuando se terminará la transmisión de alta potencia de la televisión analógica en los Estados Unidos el 17 de febrero de 2009 Ciertos receptores de t...

Page 4: ...S 13 REMOTE CONTROL 14 INSTALLATION 18 LCD TV BASE 18 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES 20 ANTENNA CONNECTION 21 EXTERNAL DEVICE CONNECTIONS 23 POWER CONNECTION 25 INITIAL SETUP 25 BASIC OPERATIONS 26 TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF 26 ADJUSTING THE VOLUME 27 CHANGING CHANNELS 27 SELECTING THE INPUT SOURCE 29 ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY FORMAT 30 ADJUSTING THE LCD BACKLIGHT 30 SETUP MENUS 31 SETUP MENU OPERATION 31...

Page 5: ...to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock The exclamation inside an equilateral triangle symbol is intended to alert the user to related operating and maintenance instructions in the user documentation accompanying the product WARNING This device must be operated with ...

Page 6: ... like Figure A1 below For the United States and Canada In the United States and Canada the male plug is a NEMA5 15 style Figure A2 UL listed and CSA labeled For LCD TVs that are to be placed on a desk or table type SVT or SJT cord sets may be used For LCD TVs that are to be placed directly on the floor only SJT type cord sets may be used The cord set must be selected according to the current ratin...

Page 7: ... which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the LCD TV and the receiver Connect the LCD TV to an outlet on a circuit separate from to which the receiver is connected If the interference persists even after perfo...

Page 8: ...hird prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripo...

Page 9: ...cessary ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the LCD TV and to protect it from overheating these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered Safety Lamp Disposal Lamp s inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local state or federal laws For more information contact the electronic industries alliance at www eiae org Never cover the slots a...

Page 10: ...ght compartments or in areas where it can be exposed to water or high temperature Ensure that the area around the LCD TV is clean and free of moisture Do not place anything on the LCD TV that can hinder heat dissipation Do not place naked flame sources such as lighted candles on or near the LCD TV Do not place anything on the LCD TV that can cause liquid to splash on it e g flower vase Do not plac...

Page 11: ... added protection for the LCD TV during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system DO NOT disconnect the antenna or the power cord during a heavy storm lightning may strike while you are holding the cable cord causing serious injury Turn off the LCD TV and wait for the weather to impr...

Page 12: ... the case 1 Wipe the case with a soft dry cloth 2 If it still is not clean apply a small amount of non ammonia non alcohol based mild non abrasive detergent onto a clean soft lint free cloth then wipe the surface Dolby Digital Notice Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Make sure the LCD TV is turned off an...

Page 13: ...LISH SYSTEM TOUR PACKAGE CONTENTS 26 LCD TV Unit Remote Control with 2x AAA batteries LCD TV Base Base Screws 3x and Screwdriver Power Cord Quick Connect Guide User Manual Warranty Card Product Brochure Warranty Brochure ...

Page 14: ...ay the LCD TV setup screen 2 VOL During playback adjust the volume In a menu screen select an item 3 CH During TV viewing adjust the channel In a menu screen select an item 4 INPUT Select the video source In a menu screen select an item 5 Toggles the power on and off ...

Page 15: ...t to an external analog audio receiver 7 SPDIF audio output Connect this output to an external digital audio receiver 8 AC in Connect the power cord from this outlet to a power source 9 HDMI 1 2 Connect to an external video device such as a DVD player game system cable or satellite box 10 HDMI audio input Right Left Connect an external audio source to these jacks 11 TV tuner Connect the LCD TV to ...

Page 16: ...keys Key in the channel number Go to page 28 for instructions on how to change channels using these keys 4 Enter Execute a channel entry 5 Vol Adjust the system volume 6 Input Select the video input source Go to page 29 for instructions on how to use this key 7 Ch Change the current TV channel 8 Aspect ratio Select the video display format Go to page 30 for a description of these options 9 Arrow k...

Page 17: ...source 16 YPbPr Enable YPbPr as the input source 17 PC Enable VGA as the input source 18 Video Enable Video 1 or Video 2 as the input source 19 Info Display the input source or channel information as well as the system date and time 20 Backlight Adjust the LCD screen backlight 21 Sleep Set the sleep timer for the LCD TV to turn off automatically 22 CC Toggle the closed caption display on and off F...

Page 18: ...ay on and off For more information on this feature go to page 43 7 Backlight Adjust the LCD screen backlight 8 Favorite Function not available for this model 9 Channel keys Key in the channel number Go to page 28 for instructions on how to change channels using these keys 10 Enter Execute a channel entry 11 Input Select the video input source Go to page 29 for instructions on how to use this key 1...

Page 19: ...HDTV as the input source 20 S Video Function not available for this model 21 DVI Function not available for this model 22 YPbPr2 Function not available for this model 23 Video Enable Video 1 or Video 2 as the input source 24 YPbPr1 Enable YPbPr as the input source 25 PC Enable VGA as the input source 26 Guide Display the electronic program guide EPG EPG availability depends on your digital TV prov...

Page 20: ...p carton stabilizers from the LCD TV 5 Remove the protective plastic covering the LCD TV 6 Grasp the two sides of the LCD TV and then pull it out of the carton box 7 Remove the two bottom carton stabilizers from the LCD TV 8 Lay the LCD TV on a clear flat and stable surface CAUTION The LCD TV unit may be too heavy for one person to lift If this is the case make sure to ask assistance in handling t...

Page 21: ...INSTALLATION 19 ENGLISH 9 Align the base to the bottom side of the LCD TV 10 Secure the base to the LCD TV with the three M4 x L14 mm screws 11 Carefully orient the LCD TV in an upright position ...

Page 22: ... 20 feet from the LCD TV CAUTIONS Only use AAA batteries Do not mix new and old batteries This may result in cracking or leakage which may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury Insert batteries according to the and markings Inserting the batteries incorrectly may result in cracking or leakage which may pose a fire risk or lead to physical injury Dispose of used batteries in accordance with l...

Page 23: ... Antenna Connection NOTE The F type connector should be finger tightened only When connecting the RF cable to the LCD TV do not tighten F type connector with any tool If tools are used it may cause damage to the LCD TV e g breaking of internal circuit ...

Page 24: ...converter descrambler is necessary for normal viewing of the scrambled channels Set your TV to channel 3 or 4 Typically one of these channels is used If a channel is unknown consult your cable TV company For more specific instructions on installing cable TV consult your cable TV company One possible method of utilizing the converter descrambler provided by your cable TV company is explained below ...

Page 25: ... enjoy picture and sound by connecting various audio video devices to the terminals located on the left and right I O panels of the LCD TV IMPORTANT Turn off the LCD TV first before connecting an external device to prevent any possible damage or physical injury ...

Page 26: ...PbPr input Picture can be displayed only when a 480i 480P 720P or 1080i signal is received HDMI input Picture can be displayed only when a 640 x 480 480P 720P or 1080i signal is received When you connect to the HDMI terminal with a DVI HDMI conversion cable there is a possibility that the picture may not display correctly Audio output You can output audio signals from the LCD TV set through the an...

Page 27: ...Press on the control panel or on the remote control to turn on the LCD TV The initial setup wizard will guide you on how to scan for available channels using your preferred input source IMPORTANT The LCD TV works on a 120 VAC 60 Hz power input voltage ONLY Turn off all connected devices before plugging in the power cord ...

Page 28: ...t down behavior will depend on the enabled Power Mode setting Go to page 51 for related information NOTES If you are not going to use the TV for a long time be sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and remove the batteries from the remote control In standby mode a small amount of electricity is still consumed even when the power is turned off LED Status Description White light Pow...

Page 29: ...uctions are located on the remote control Using the Ch Buttons To browse through the available channels press Ch or Ch on the remote control or on the control panel Press Vol to increase the volume The bar indicator shifts right Press Vol to decrease the volume The bar indicator shifts left Press to turn off the sound Mute appears on the volume bar Press again to turn on the sound ...

Page 30: ...ter a single double or triple digit channel number 7 12 012 etc 1 Key in the channel number using the 0 thru 9 buttons 2 Press To select a digital channel Complete the following steps within four seconds 1 Key in the main channel number using the 0 thru 9 buttons 2 Press 3 Key in the sub channel number using the 0 thru 9 buttons 4 Press Using the Favorite Keys To select a favorite channel Press th...

Page 31: ...ing the Input Key NOTE If you enabled the Autosource function the TV will automatically detect and switch to a new input connection To illustrate the TV will automatically switch to PC mode when you connect to a computer Go to page 52 for instructions on how to enable this function Press any of the following remote control keys to change the input source TV HDMI YPbPr Video or PC 1 Press Input A l...

Page 32: ...h option on the actual display will change accordingly Options include Standard Picture is displayed in its original size Fill Picture is displayed to cover the entire screen Overscan Picture is scaled down to fit the display area ADJUSTING THE LCD BACKLIGHT Different viewing conditions can affect the quality of the display You can adjust the LCD backlight to suit the current viewing condition 1 P...

Page 33: ...on the control panel to navigate through the menu screens Action Remote Control Key Control Panel Button Display or close the menu bar MENU Select and display a primary menu Adjust sub menu options expressed in levels e g brightness level volume level CH INPUT Select and display a sub menu Select a menu or a sub menu option VOL INPUT Return to the primary menu tab from a sub menu screen Return to ...

Page 34: ... settings for example the input source it may not be possible to view or adjust some menu items Picture Settings View Mode Presets Advanced Reset 33 34 34 35 35 Audio Bass Treble Balance Analog Audio Digital Audio SPDIF Level Set TV Speaker Audio Only Line Out Reset 36 36 36 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 40 Channels Channel List Antenna Scan Cable Scan 41 42 42 Settings Closed Captions Sleep Timer Menu Lan...

Page 35: ...djust the option level NOTE The configuration settings for the Picture sub menus will only be applied to the current input source Adjust the luminance level Adjust the brightness to darkness ratio Adjust the balance of the red green and blue colors in the display Adjust the color intensity Adjust the sharpness or softness of the display Adjust the brightness level of the screen backlight ...

Page 36: ...ver the entire screen Picture is scaled down to fit the screen Option Usage Showroom Increased color and sharpness for a vibrant picture display Game Increased brightness and response time level for enjoying video games Sports High contrast display for clear cut images ideal for viewing sports events Movie Images are displayed as accurately near to its original recording condition Custom Allows th...

Page 37: ... on the picture brightness Color Stretch This feature allows for a more vivid color display Noise Reduction This feature improves picture quality from a weak broadcast signal There are four available settings as indicated below Color Temperature Color temperature refers to the level of white balance in the display There are four available settings Warm Pictures appear more reddish Neutral Pictures...

Page 38: ...adjust the sound pitch quality and the balance between the L R speakers NOTE The list of Audio sub menus will vary depending on the audio terminal currently in use Press to display the option s adjustment bar then use the keys to choose your preferred setting Option Description Bass Calibrate low pitched sounds Treble Calibrate high pitched sounds Balance Adjust the sound balance between the L R s...

Page 39: ...iewing analog TV programs Signal Description Mono Only one of the speaker channels is used to broadcast audio signals single stream Stereo Both speaker channels are used to broadcast audio signals L R streams SAP SAP Second Audio Program enables audio signals to be broadcasted in a second language ...

Page 40: ...l TV programs Available language options will depend on your digital TV provider SPDIF Use this sub menu to select the preferred audio format for SPDIF audio signals SPDIF is only available when watching digital TV Press to cycle between options Option Description AC3 Surround audio format PCM Stereo audio format ...

Page 41: ... to toggle the LCD TV speakers on and off Press to toggle the feature on and off Option Description OFF Audio settings will be retained for all input sources as well as for both analog and digital TV channels ON Audio settings will be only applied to the input source TV signal currently being watched Press to toggle the feature on and off ...

Page 42: ...l mode of the TV audio output RESET Select Yes on this sub menu to reset all audio related settings Press to cycle between options Press any key to toggle the function off Press to toggle the feature on and off Option Description Variable The volume level of the TV s audio output can be adjusted through an external audio connection Fixed The volume level of the TV s audio output is independent fro...

Page 43: ...Available language options will depend on your digital TV provider NOTES Make sure the antenna is properly connected to the LCD TV tuner before you access this menu If a system PIN has been set up you will be prompted to key it in before you can perform an antenna or cable scan You can choose to enable disable all available channels or to enable the digital ones only Use the keys to select one of ...

Page 44: ...NGLISH ANTENNA SCAN Select Yes on this sub menu to scan for available over the air and digital channels in your area CABLE SCAN Select Yes on this sub menu to scan for available cable and digital channels in your area ...

Page 45: ...ubtitles in TV programs CC are primarily intended to allow people who are deaf or hard of hearing to access TV programs However this feature is also useful for viewers who are learning a new language beginning to read or in a noisy environment As the video plays text captions are displayed that transcribe speech and often other relevant sounds NOTE CC availability and content is dependent on your ...

Page 46: ...sub menu to enable or disable closed captioning in TV programs Basic Selection Use this sub menu to select the preferred closed captioning content Most closed caption content can be found within the CC1 setting Press to toggle the feature on and off ...

Page 47: ...customized the way closed captions are displayed 1 Use the keys to select a CC aspect 2 Press to cycle between the options available for the selected aspect 3 Select Done and then press NOTE This sub menu is only available for digital TV programming The availability is dependent on your digital TV provider and may vary across channels and TV programs ...

Page 48: ...eferred setting Reset Captions Select Yes on this sub menu to reset all CC related settings SLEEP TIMER Use this sub menu to select the duration after which the TV will automatically turn off Use the CC Basic Selection setting Use the CC Advanced Selection setting Use the program s default CC content Disables the sleep timer function Select a sleep timer setting ...

Page 49: ...E Use this sub menu to select which language to use for on screen menus DATE TIME Use this sub menu to configure the system clock and time zone settings You can also choose to enable the Daylight Saving Time DST and Auto Update functions ...

Page 50: ... Date or Set Time and press 2 Use the keys to select a date and time segment 3 Use the keys to adjust the value For the Day Hour and Minute segments you can use the Channel keys to input numerical values 4 Select Time Zone and press repeatedly to cycle through available time zone options NOTE The Set Date and Set Time sub menus will be inaccessible if the Auto Update function is turned on ...

Page 51: ...nction on or off Enable this function only if DST is observed in your area Auto Update Use this sub menu to toggle the Auto Update function on or off When enabled the clock settings will be based on the TV broadcast stream Press to toggle the function on or off Press to toggle the function on or off ...

Page 52: ...d settings for the LCD TV DPMS Timer Use this submenu to set the display power management mode timer When enabled the TV enters standby mode if no VGA signal is received after the selected preset time Default setting is one minute Use the keys to select a preset timer and then press ...

Page 53: ...ress Option Description Always On The TV will automatically turn on when it received power Always Off The TV will remain off on when it received power Last Power Setting The TV will revert to its last power setting before the AC power was disconnected Use the keys to select a mode option and then press Mode Description Normal Higher standby power consumption The TV can be quickly turned on next ti...

Page 54: ...ains lit as long as the TV is turned on OFF The power indicator turns off a few seconds after the TV is turned on This is handy when watching the TV in a dark room as the a lit power indicator may be distracting Press to toggle the function on or off Option Description ON The TV will automatically detect and switch to a new input connection e g The TV will automatically switch to PC mode when you ...

Page 55: ...e labels will be displayed when you press any of the individual input source keys FW VERSION Use this sub menu to view the LCD TV s serial number and firmware version 1 Use the keys to select an input option and then press 2 Use the keys to select a label for the selected input source 3 Press to apply the new label ...

Page 56: ...ill working and that you are within the transmission range The new configuration settings caused unexpected results You forget the system PIN NOTES If a system PIN was set up earlier you will be prompted to enter it to access this sub menu If you have forgotten your PIN key in 0000 This is the default PIN After the system reset the screen will automatically display the system Welcome prompt Perfor...

Page 57: ... based on their rating levels This will allow users parental control on the kind of TV programs their kids can access The first time you access the Locks menu you will be prompted to set a system PIN Key in your 4 digit PIN 1 Key in the new PIN 2 Key in the new PIN again to reconfirm it You will be prompted to key in this PIN everytime you try to access the Locks menu and the Settings Reset All su...

Page 58: ... 56 ENGLISH Block Unrated Shows Select Block on this sub menu to prevent viewing of all unrated TV programs USA Use this sub menu to select the rating levels based on US ratings of allowable TV programs and movies ...

Page 59: ...ble for all audiences TV PG Parental guidance suggested TV 14 Parental guidance suggested for children under 14 TV MA Suitable for mature audiences only may be unsuitable for children under 17 FV Fantasy violence combative situations D Suggestive dialogue L Coarse language S Sexual situations V Violence NOTE Selecting a lower age based rating block takes precedence over content rating designation ...

Page 60: ...are allowed to view the film PG 13 Parents Strongly Cautioned May contain some scenes of drug use use of one of the harsher sexually derived words may be heard May be inappropriate for pre teens R Restricted May contain some adult material Parents are urged to learn more about the film before letting their children view it NC 17 No One 17 and Under Admitted May contain explicit sex scenes an accum...

Page 61: ...he classification categories determined by La Régie du cinéma du Québec Classification Audience Restriction G For general audiences 8 ans Not suitable for children under 8 years of age 13 ans Not suitable for persons under 13 years of age 16 ans Not suitable for persons under 16 years of age 18 ans Not suitable for persons under 18 years of age 1 Use the keys to select a rating box 2 Press to bloc...

Page 62: ...the original PIN you need to perform the Reset All option under the Settings sub menu Classification Audience Restriction C Suitable for viewing by children of all ages C8 Not suitable for children under 8 years of age G Suitable for general audiences PG Parental guidance advised 14 Suitable for people 14 years of age or older 18 Suitable for people 18 years of age or older 1 Use the keys to selec...

Page 63: ... LOCK Select ON on this sub menu to lock the TV control panel on the left side of the unit RESET LOCKS Select Yes on this sub menu to reset all parental lock settings to their default unlock status Press to toggle the function on or off ...

Page 64: ...e power cord from the LCD TV 3 Disconnect all signal cables from the I O port terminals 4 Lay the LCD TV on a clear flat and stable surface 5 Remove the three screws securing the base to the LCD TV 6 Detach the base from LCD TV 7 Pack the screws you removed in step 5 together with the LCD TV base for future reassembly CAUTION The LCD TV unit maybe too heavy for one person to lift If this is the ca...

Page 65: ...he LCD TV WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION REMINDERS Remove the LCD TV base first before mounting the unit on a wall Go to page 62 for related instructions It is the user s responsibility to use a UL listed wall mount unit rated to support the weight of this LCD TV Please consult qualified contractors for wall mount installation CAUTION The incomplete or improper mounting of this unit to a wall may cause i...

Page 66: ...rough the brackets and securing it to a surface that is strong enough to support the weight of the unit Using the safety brackets in this manner does not preclude the use of the LCD TV base The safety brackets must be used in conjunction with the unit base The brackets are only to be used as an additional safety option ANTI THEFT PROTECTION The safety brackets can also be used to protect the LCD T...

Page 67: ...s connected to display a computer screen the PC input mode must be enabled In TV mode verify that the antenna is properly connected and that the preferred channel is enabled in the channel list Press and select Channels Channel List Press and select Picture to adjust the display settings If you are using a Macintosh computer older that is older than a G3 model you need a Macintosh adapter No pictu...

Page 68: ...d to the correct terminal and that the correct input mode is enabled The volume may be muted press or Vol key to turn on the volume Press and select Audio to adjust the Bass Treble and Balance settings If you are using the TV speakers press and select Audio to make sure the TV Speakers option is set to On If you are using an external audio device press and select Audio to make sure the TV Speakers...

Page 69: ...reo TV tuner YPbPr 1 RCA L R stereo Composite 1 and Composite 2 two RCA L R stereos Audio Video Output Terminals RCA L R stereo SPDIF optical Speaker Output 5W 2 channels Image Processor ATI Xilleon 241 TV System Support NTSC and ATSC TV Compatibility 480i 480P 720P 1080i PC Compatibility Recommended reduced blanking 1360 x 768 60 Hz 1366 x 768 60 Hz Supported H 30 63 KHz V 50 75 Hz 1280 x 720 60 ...

Page 70: ...ity 35 Relative humidity 10 to 90 non condensing Altitude 0 to 12 000 m Physical Specifications Dimensions W x D x H With base 640 x 214 x 468 mm Without base 640 x 137 x 417 mm Weight net With base 8 5 kg Without base 8 0 kg Regulations UL C UL and FCC B Item Specification ...

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